David Nalbandian Clay Court Stats & Match Results
David Nalbandian
Clay Court Statistics Overview
David Nalbandian has an impressive clay court record of 138–69 across 207 matches (66.7% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 207 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. 4 titles on clay: Estoril, Munich, Buenos Aires — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments on this surface.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 20–8 (71.4%) across 28 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 31–20 (60.8%) across 51 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.
8 finals reached on clay — won 4, lost 4 (solid 50% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on clay. 17 semifinals. 28 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 3–18 (14.3%, 21 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on clay; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 31–11 (73.8%); best-of-three: 107–58 (64.8%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 2010 — 5–1 (83.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-25 | Acapulco | Clay | R32 | 71 | SLOAljaz Bedene | 86 | 4-6 6-0 6-4 | |
| 2013-02-18 | Buenos Aires | Clay | R16 | 4 | 78 | 2-6 6-4 6-0 | ||
| 2013-02-18 | Buenos Aires | Clay | R32 | 78 | 77 | 6-3 2-6 6-3 | ||
| 2013-02-11 | Sao Paulo | Clay | R32 | 93 | 191 | 7-5 5-7 6-3 | ||
| 2013-02-11 | Sao Paulo | Clay | QF | 93 | 11 | 7-6(5) 3-6 7-6(3) | ||
| 2013-02-11 | Sao Paulo | Clay | F | 5 | 93 | 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 2013-02-11 | Sao Paulo | Clay | R16 | 93 | 92 | 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 2013-02-11 | Sao Paulo | Clay | SF | 93 | 80 | 6-3 7-5 | ||
| 2012-05-27 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 92 | 40 | 6-3 5-7 6-4 7-5 | ||
| 2012-05-13 | Rome Masters | Clay | R32 | 4 | 42 | 6-1 4-6 7-5 |
Matches — Clay